DeSantis’ Budget Recommends Billions in Funding for Environmental Priorities
Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal prioritizes Florida’s environment, with $805M for Everglades restoration, $600M for water quality, and $132M for land conservation.
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Florida Department of Transportation
ASHLEE SKLUTE
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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St. Johns River Water Management District
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
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Mighty River Recovery
Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal prioritizes Florida’s environment, with $805M for Everglades restoration, $600M for water quality, and $132M for land conservation.
Shawn Hamilton reflects on his time at DEP, lessons in leadership, and his transition to Dewberry, where he’s tackling water management and environmental projects in Florida.
The Agricultural Cost-Share Program supports Florida farmers with grants for efficient irrigation, crop rotation, and conservation, protecting vital water resources.
By STEVE BRAUN As the Town of Jupiter celebrates its centennial anniversary this
The Trump Administration has reversed key environmental policies, including rescinding environmental justice directives and reducing EPA grants focused on DEI programs.
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session includes key environmental bills covering water management, land conservation, brownfields, and public water safety regulations.
Florida’s 2025 legislative plan aims to boost rural development with funding for infrastructure, healthcare, broadband, and education through Senate Bill 110.
The Suwannee River Water Management District protects water resources by balancing agricultural needs, population growth, and environmental sustainability.
Florida cities, including Longwood, are removing fluoride from drinking water amid growing debates over its health effects and legislative proposals redefining water additives.
Riverkeeper monitoring Fish Kills The St. Johns Riverkeeper is monitoring the Florida Fish
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida is addressing over 700 derelict vessels. FWC is leading cleanup efforts to restore waterways and assist boat owners.
Florida’s water management districts are planning for future water needs through conservation, infrastructure investments, and regional collaboration.
Gulf Coast water management initiatives address future supply needs through regional collaboration, conservation, and major infrastructure projects.
Invasive species threaten Florida’s ecosystems. The state manages them through biological, mechanical, and chemical methods while encouraging public involvement.
Orange County is advancing Low Impact Development (LID) to enhance stormwater management, reduce runoff pollution, and protect local lakes and rivers.
In other news, new data enhances python management, public input is invited on Florida Forever projects, and funding is available for reforestation efforts.
The role of recycling is essential for protecting Florida’s environment by reducing emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable waste management.
Mighty River Recovery is fighting the decline of the St. Johns River, working on habitat restoration and advocating for better management strategies.
Mighty River Recovery is fighting the decline of the St. Johns River, working on habitat restoration and advocating for better management strategies.
The role of recycling is essential for protecting Florida’s environment by reducing emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable waste management.
In other news, new data enhances python management, public input is invited on Florida Forever projects, and funding is available for reforestation efforts.
Orange County is advancing Low Impact Development (LID) to enhance stormwater management, reduce runoff pollution, and protect local lakes and rivers.
Invasive species threaten Florida’s ecosystems. The state manages them through biological, mechanical, and chemical methods while encouraging public involvement.
Gulf Coast water management initiatives address future supply needs through regional collaboration, conservation, and major infrastructure projects.
Florida’s water management districts are planning for future water needs through conservation, infrastructure investments, and regional collaboration.
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida is addressing over 700 derelict vessels. FWC is leading cleanup efforts to restore waterways and assist boat owners.
Riverkeeper monitoring Fish Kills The St. Johns Riverkeeper is monitoring the Florida Fish
Florida cities, including Longwood, are removing fluoride from drinking water amid growing debates over its health effects and legislative proposals redefining water additives.
The Suwannee River Water Management District protects water resources by balancing agricultural needs, population growth, and environmental sustainability.
Florida’s 2025 legislative plan aims to boost rural development with funding for infrastructure, healthcare, broadband, and education through Senate Bill 110.
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session includes key environmental bills covering water management, land conservation, brownfields, and public water safety regulations.
The Trump Administration has reversed key environmental policies, including rescinding environmental justice directives and reducing EPA grants focused on DEI programs.
By STEVE BRAUN As the Town of Jupiter celebrates its centennial anniversary this
The Agricultural Cost-Share Program supports Florida farmers with grants for efficient irrigation, crop rotation, and conservation, protecting vital water resources.
Shawn Hamilton reflects on his time at DEP, lessons in leadership, and his transition to Dewberry, where he’s tackling water management and environmental projects in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal prioritizes Florida’s environment, with $805M for Everglades restoration, $600M for water quality, and $132M for land conservation.
Have an idea for a story? Would you like to submit a column for consideration? Please, let us know. And remember to fill us in on your organization’s new people, programs, new offices, projects or technologies — anything of interest to environmental professionals working in Florida. Send to SPECIFIER PUBLISHING
LLC, P.O. Box 1857, Tallahassee, FL 32302.
Florida’s Environmental News Source of Record focused on news content of interest to the environmental community.
SPECIFIER PUBLISHING LLC
Publisher
Staff Writers
BLANCHE HARDY, PG
Senior Correspondent
LINA ALFIERI STERN
MBA, MSRED, LEED Green Associate
Contributing Writers and Columnists
STEVE BRAUN
Florida Department of Transportation
ASHLEE SKLUTE
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DANIELLE FITZPATRICK
St. Johns River Water Management District
GARRETT SNIDER
Southwest Florida Water Management District
KEYNA CORY
Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation
JOE BALOG
Mighty River Recovery
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